18 Getting Started 
Preparing the Camcorder
1Turn on the camcorder.
2Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover.
3Adjust the viewfinder.
Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary.
4Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb.
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.
180°
90°
You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer.
Subject can monitor the LCD screen
